Thomas Kinkade was America's most collected living artist, a painter-communicator whose tranquil, light infused paintings bring hope and joy to millions each year. Each painting Thomas Kinkade created is a quiet messenger in the home, affirming the basic values of family, faith in God, and the luminous beauty of nature. A devoted husband and doting father to their daughters, Kinkade hid the letter "N" in his paintings to pay tribute to his wife, Nanette. The girls names can also be found in many of his paintings.